Gauge cock



Feb. 1, 1927. 1,616,287

L. V. STONE GAUGE COCK Filed 0on2?) 1924 cient manner.

Patented I 1, 1 927. UNITED STATES.

nnsrnn v, STONE, or nucos'ra, enonem, lissxenoaor onn-roun'rn rofi. R. coon AND tonn-roonrn Tom.- 0. IB. HOLLEY, Born on AUGUSTA, GEORGIA.

I GAUGE; cock.

Application filed october'2'7g' l924. SerialNJo. 746,179.

My invention relates to improvements in gauge cocks, particularly adapted.for use in connection with horizontal steam" or water boilers, although the device may be used in any situation where it would perform its function in a practical and eiii- The-main object of my invention is the provision of a gauge cock which will be composed of the fewest possible number of parts to insure a structure which will be extremely simple, durable andinexpensive of construction and from every point of View thoroughly eilicient and practical.

To attain the desired objects my invention consists of a gauge cock embodying 'novel features of construction and combination of parts for service, substantially as described and distinguished by the claims,

and as shown in the accompanying" drawing, wherein a v Figure 1 represents a side elevation o? a cut ofi auge cock constructed in accordance wit and embodying my invention.-

Fig. 2 represents a vertical central longitudinal sectional view of the gauge cock, an

Fig. 3 represents a sectional view takelf on the line 3-3 of Figure 2.

In carrying my invention into efiect and according to my improvements, the gage cock consists preferably of the tubular b y portion 1, which is provided with the'channel or passage 2 extending throughout its length and with the boiler engaging threaded portion 3, by which the cock is connected to the boiler while the body is further provided with the chamber 4, the conical valve seat 5, the series of radially arranged threaded openings 6, adaptedone to receive the. drip nipple 7, and oth'ers"to receive the threaded plugs 8.

From this construction it will noted that the gauge cock screws into the boiler at the proper place to determine the level of steam or water and'is rovided with thepassage or channel and t e valvechambei 'abrasion between the two surfaces.

preferably precisely the same to provide when assembled a smooth exterior at the joint. Also, the interior of the .-cap is spaced from the cap orgland 20 to prevent cap l2cis providedin its. crown 13, with '15, of the valve stem 16, which is provided at its outer end with amanipulating handle a or grasping portlon 17, the adjacent'protecting cup or guard 18, and at its lower end The threads '14:, toreceive the threaded portion' as j and'the ring 23, which seats upon the shoulder 24,111 the enlarged chamber portion'of the body of the cock.

The body portion intermediate-its threaded end and" valve seat is provided with a tapered o ening' 25, in which fits the wedge shaped p ug26, having one end'provided with va squared or angular portion 27, to

receive a wrench for turning said plug to either open or close its passage 28,.w1th reference to the passage of. the body. of the cock, while its other end 29 preferably extends be ond the body and is threaded to receive t e nut 30, between which and the body portion is' placed the coil spring 31, which acts to keep the tapered plug always in tight fitting relation to the body portion.

blow. on the extension 29.

From the foregoing description taken in The plug may be loosened if desiredby a i I steam or water and permit the parts to be removed, for purpose of cleaning or repair;

and thatgenerally a gaugecock-constructed' according to my invention will prove desirable, practical and eflicientin every particular. v

It will be-observed that my gauge cock consists of the body portion and cap,'which are detachably connected, and that said' body portion is formed with a longitudinal channel, a valve chamber," and acpacking chamber (if-larger size than the valve chamher, and that mounted in said packing .cham ber'a're a-nietal ring, a washer protectedby having a Wrench-receiving portion, this packing chamberconstitutinga most important feature of my invention, in that it 4 a plug in the body portion for controlling permitsinstant application and adjustment,

and also removal of parts for purpose of repair, cleaning or replacement.

I claim: 1. The gauge cock herein described, comprising an integral body portion having a longitudinal channel, a chamber having a valve seat and outlet, and anenlarged pack- .ing chamber opening into the" first-named chamber, a cap connected to the body portion, a valve stem rotatably mounted in said cap with its inner end shaped to. fit the valve seat, a ring, washer and threaded gland fitting upon the valve stem and disposed in said packing'chamber, saidglandhaving a wrench-receiving portion to permit' its application, adjustment and removal and being out of contact with thecap, and

' said longitudinal channel.

2. The gauge cock herein described, con-.

sisting of a body portion. having an inner and an internally threaded flange to engage the threaded shoulder of thebody portion to make a smooth exterior joint, a valvestemhaving an intermediate threaded portion to engage the threads of the cap, and an inner end to seat in the said valve seat,

a ring and washer around the valve stem and arranged in said further enlarged channel of the body' portion, a threaded gland fitting on the valve stem having its .inner end in engagement with the washer with its threaded portion in engagement with the interior threads of the body .portion and further provided with a wrenchreceiving portion, and a plug mounted in the body for controlling the. narrow longitudinal passage thereof, and having. its ends extending outside the body.

In testimonywhereof I hereunto aflix my signature. l

LESTER V. STONE. 

